About Starthubs
Starthubs, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2017, is based in Utrecht, Netherlands. With a presence in 4 countries, it has supported around 68 startups in sectors like Healthcare, Food and Agriculture. As of Oct 2026, Starthubs has witnessed 9 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Emaar, Schiphol and Lamb Weston. The program is backed by a team of 1 people who primarily support startups based in Netherlands, United States.
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Starthubs' List of Top Investments
Starthubs has a portfolio of 68 companies. Their most notable investments include Emaar and Schiphol.Their portfolio spans across Netherlands, United States, Switzerland and 1 more locations. They have invested in Healthcare, Food and Agriculture, Public Administration and 19 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Starthubs:
1. Emaar
Provider of real estate development properties. It develops multiple varieties of property such as projects spanning residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality sectors.
Key facts about Emaar
- Founded Year: 1997
- Location: Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2023
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $98M
- Employee Count: 16,654 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Taaleri, Samena Capital and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Sep 17, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Schiphol
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is an international airport located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The airport consists of a single terminal divided into multiple departure halls. The airport also serves as a hub for various airlines including KLM, Martinair, Transavia among others.
Key facts about Schiphol
- Founded Year: 1916
- Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 4,510 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Aimforthemoon, Starthubs and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jun 01, 2018, $*****
3. Lamb Weston
Lamb Weston produces and markets value-added frozen potato products worldwide. The company's offerings include straight cut fries, crinkle, wedge, twister, curly fries, criss cut, waffle fries, puff, chip, slice, potato skin, mashed, hash browns, steak cut fries, platter cut fries, trim fries, chef cut fries, etc. The company is based in Eagle, Idaho. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $4.81B and a net profit of $0.54B.
Key facts about Lamb Weston
- Founded Year: 1950
- Location: Richland (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on May 31, 2026
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 3,534 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: KCM Investment Advisors, Rothschild and 1 Other
- Highlight: Public
4. Renewi
Provider of waste management and recycling services. This business collects and processes various waste streams to produce circular materials. It manages the collection of industrial and commercial waste, including paper, plastic, glass, and organic materials. The operations focus on transforming waste into raw materials for new production cycles to support a circular economy. The company provides containers for waste collection and offers specialized solutions for the handling of hazardous and confidential materials. Through these processes, it reduces the reliance on virgin resources and minimizes environmental impact.
Key facts about Renewi
- Founded Year: 1880
- Location: Milton Keynes (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 1,408 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: 27th Street Capital, Starthubs and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Mar 19, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Dow Chemical Company is a provider of differentiated science-based products and solutions. Offers products such as speciality chemicals, advanced materials, agro sciences and plastics. Solutions are used in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure and consumer care. Operates 113 manufacturing sites in 31 countries. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $53.49B and a net profit of $2.9B.
Key facts about Dow Chemical Company
- Founded Year: 1897
- Location: Saginaw (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 45,551 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Government of the Netherlands, Hyundai Venture Investment and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jun 30, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Starthubs' Portfolio
4 of Starthubs' portfolio companies have become public. Dow Chemical Company got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in Apr 2019 and Emaar got listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Market (ADSM) at marketcap of $15.7K.Here are Starthubs' portfolio companies that went public:
Filter this listCompany | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 02, 2019 | - | - | 6226 | |
Nov 22, 2017 | - | - | 1538 | |
Nov 01, 2016 | - | - | 5591 | |
Jan 15, 1999 | - | - | 2771 |
Acquired companies in Starthubs' Portfolio
5 companies from Starthubs' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Renewi in Feb 2025 by Macquarie for $*****.Here are Starthubs' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 13, 2025 | - | - | 8694 | |
Apr 04, 2018 | - | - | 2641 | |
Mar 07, 2016 | - | - | 2700 | |
Apr 04, 2008 | - | - | 3269 | |
Aug 01, 2006 | - | - | 3700 |
